I have not seen another blonde AROD M9 bat anywhere since I obtained this bat in late 2004. The person I bought it from said it was directly obtained from Mario from Alex's marketing group - MVP Management company. I know LVS first released the M9 bats to major leaguers in late 2004. What is particularly interesting about the M9 label is that it is not the normal oval circular sticker. This one seems to be an intricate outline sticker, which was probably not as durable.
Also, I know AROD usually uses a black C271L, C271, or a p72 in games, and I have seen him use blonde G174 bats in batting practice. Back in 2004, I know he used a blonde Old Hickory bat for the first half of the season. I can't find any photo matches on Getty Images for this bat. The model is one i've never seen before - R228. The handle is very similar to a c271 or g174 model that he likes. It is 33.5 inches in length.
This bat shows good use, multiple ball and cleat marks, mota stick/pint tar on handle, and is authenticated with Arod's old mgmt company (AROD.com?), and has the hologram sticker affixed to it. The new company is basically the same people, but they changed their name after the public relations snafu from a few years ago. Here are some pics of the bat. There are quite a few because I wanted to show the details as best I can.
I can't post this on the shipping records forum (this is also my first posting ever), so I am posting it here. I hope someone can confirm this for me. Any help would be appreciated.
Also, I know AROD usually uses a black C271L, C271, or a p72 in games, and I have seen him use blonde G174 bats in batting practice. Back in 2004, I know he used a blonde Old Hickory bat for the first half of the season. I can't find any photo matches on Getty Images for this bat. The model is one i've never seen before - R228. The handle is very similar to a c271 or g174 model that he likes. It is 33.5 inches in length.
This bat shows good use, multiple ball and cleat marks, mota stick/pint tar on handle, and is authenticated with Arod's old mgmt company (AROD.com?), and has the hologram sticker affixed to it. The new company is basically the same people, but they changed their name after the public relations snafu from a few years ago. Here are some pics of the bat. There are quite a few because I wanted to show the details as best I can.
I can't post this on the shipping records forum (this is also my first posting ever), so I am posting it here. I hope someone can confirm this for me. Any help would be appreciated.
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